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Patent CA-2519097-C (CA)
Title: Pixel driver circuit
Inventor: NATHAN AROKIA
IPC: G09G3/3225
Filed: 2004-09-23
Granted: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A pixel circuit for use in a display comprising a plurality of pixels is provided. The load-balanced current mirror pixel circuit can compensate for device degradation and/or mismatch, and changing environmental factors like temperature and mechanical strain. The pixel circuit comprises a pixel drive circuit comprising, switching circuitry, a current mirror having a reference transistor and a drive transistor, the reference transistor and the drive transistor each having a first and second node and a gate, the gate of the reference transistor being connected to the gate of the drive transistor; and a capacitor connected between the gate of the reference transistor and a ground potential, and a load connected between the current mirror and a ground potential, the load having a first load element and a second load element, the first load element being connected to the first node of the reference transistor and the second load element being connected to the first node of the drive transistor.
Patent CA-2519628-C (CA)
Inventor: ZANZUCCHI PETER J
IPC: G01N21/86
Filed: 2004-03-24
Granted: 2020-06-09
Abstract: Arrangements for the detection of the presence and/or concentration of an analyte in a sample of bodily fluid include diffuse transmission, diffuse reflection and edge or waveguide illumination arrangements. A vertical flow assay and/or detection component (100) is provided in the form of an array of optical detection elements (24).
Patent CA-2522479-C (CA)
Title: Fuel cell stack
Inventor: SAKANO MASAAKI
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2005-10-05
Granted: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A fuel cell stack has fuel cell units. Each of the fuel cell units includes first and second membrane electrode assemblies and first to third separators sandwiching the first and second membrane electrode assemblies. A positioning mechanism is used for positioning the first to third separators in alignment with each other. The positioning mechanism includes a first protruded portion and a second protruded portion. The first protruded portion protrudes from one surface of the second separator for positioning the first separator. The second protruded portion protrudes from the other surface of the second separator for positioning the third separator.
Patent CA-2524451-C (CA)
Title: Rumen bypass calcium salts of trans and polyunsaturated fatty acids
Inventor: LUCHINI NESTOR D
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2004-05-06
Granted: 2012-04-03
Abstract: Free-flowing unsaturated fatty acid calcium salts with a fatty acid content consisting essentially of (a) about 40 to about 95 wt% unsaturated C16-C22 fatty acids; (b) about 5 to about 60 wt% saturated C14-C22 fatty acids; and (c) no more than about 6 wt% moisture, insolubles and unsaponifiables; with no more than about 20 wt% in the form of glycerides; wherein about 40 to about 65 wt% of total product weight is of trans fatty acids and one or more fatty acids selected from C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids and C20-C22 omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Products with about 10 to about 65 wt% of total product weight of CLA's and one or more fatty acids selected from non-conjugated C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids and C20-C22 omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2528463-C (CA)
Title: Device for height adjustment of a child seat and telescopically adjustable foot support
Inventor: REFSUM BJOERN
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2004-06-25
Granted: 2010-11-23
Abstract: Device for height adjustment of a module, such as a children's seat on a stem in a trolley or a chair, characterized in that the locking device comprises a movable casing which partly or completely surrounds the stem, a friction element and a handle which rotates eccentrically in order to tighten the friction element against the stem and providing friction between the locking device and the stem. The children's seat may comprise a footrest characterized in that two rails are received in guides integrated in the seat, such that the footrest may be displaced telescopically in relation to the seat.
Patent CA-2531706-C (CA)
Inventor: HOLMES MICHAEL JEROME
IPC: B01D53/46
Filed: 2005-12-28
Granted: 2010-09-14
Abstract: An ion transport membrane system comprising (a) a pressure vessel having an interior, an inlet adapted to introduce gas into the interior of the vessel, an outlet adapted to withdraw gas from the interior of the vessel, and an axis; (b) a plurality of planar ion transport membrane modules disposed in the interior of the pressure vessel and arranged in series, each membrane module comprising mixed metal oxide ceramic material and having an interior region and an exterior region; and (c) one or more gas flow control partitions disposed in the interior of the pressure vessel and adapted to change a direction of gas flow within the vessel.
Patent CA-2537892-C (CA)
Title: Inflatable lap belt safety bag
Inventor: KEESLAR KEVIN
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2004-09-23
Granted: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A safety bag comprising a lower portion secured to a lap belt proximate an inflation source, a middle section and an upper section. The upper section is folded into the middle section and the middle section and upper section are folded into the lower section. When the bag inflates, the lower section first inflates to one side away from the inflation source, the middle section next inflates at approximately a right angle to the lower section, and the upper section inflates last back towards the inflation source. Upon inflation, the bag assumes approximately a "C-shape."
Patent CA-2540497-C (CA)
Title: Element de commande de debit a utiliser avec des ensembles de gobelet etanches
Inventor: LIEBERMAN JOSHUA S
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2004-09-24
Granted: 2012-11-27
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un élément de commande de débit à utiliser avec un couvercle de gobelet qui présente un premier élément de raccord en communication fluidique avec une ouverture de bec. Ledit élément de commande de débit présente une première cheminée et un premier clapet. La première cheminée présente une partie supérieure qui peut être raccordée de manière étanche et amovible dans le couvercle ou avec le couvercle. Le premier clapet est défini dans une paroi latérale de la première cheminée et est conçu pour assurer une communication fluidique sélective avec l'ouverture de bec.
Patent CA-2541756-C (CA)
Inventor: BOOMS CHRIS J
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2006-04-05
Granted: 2013-07-23
Abstract: A diagnostic method for an evaporative emission control system of an automotive vehicle determines functionality of one of a purge valve and/or a vacuum switch and valve assembly. The vacuum switch and valve assembly is located between a carbon canister and atmosphere and is either open or closed according to whether the system is in a high or low negative pressure condition. A controller determines if the vacuum switch and valve assembly is functioning properly according to the high or low negative pressure condition. The controller determines if the purge valve is functioning properly based on engine performance characteristics.
Patent CA-2548311-C (CA)
Inventor: PODDAR AJAY KUMAR
IPC: H03L7/099
Filed: 2004-12-09
Granted: 2009-04-14
Abstract: In one aspect, a voltage controlled oscillator is provided that includes circuitry comprising tunable coupled resonator networks, which are coupled to a terminal of a pair of three-terminal devices through a tuning voltage network which supports wide-band tunability. In another aspect, a wide-band tunable resonator is provided that is amenable to integration in the integrated circuit form.
Patent CA-2558546-C (CA)
Title: Lubricating grease having a high water resistance
Inventor: SCHERER MARKUS
IPC: C10M153/02
Filed: 2005-01-20
Granted: 2014-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to lubricating greases containing at least one thickening agent and at least one lubricating oil. The lubricating grease contains at least one polymeric structure improver that can be obtained by polymerizing monomer compositions comprised of: a) 0 to 40 % by weight, with regard to the weight of the monomer compositions for producing the polymer structure improvers, of at least one (meth)acrylate of formula (I), in which R  represents hydrogen or methyl, R' represents a linear or branched alkyl radical with 1 to 5 carbon atoms; b) 40 to 99.99 % by weight, with regard to the weight of the monomer compositions for producing the polymeric structure improvers, of at least one (meth) acrylate of formula (II), in which R  represents hydrogen or methyl and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl radical with 6 to 30 carbon atoms; c) 0.01 to 20 % by weight, with regard to the weight of the monomer compositions for producing the polymeric structure improvers, of acid groups containing monomers or salts thereof, and; d) 0 to 59.99 % by weight, with regard to the weight of the monomer compositions for producing the polymeric structure improvers, of comonomers.
Patent CA-2561933-C (CA)
Inventor: NOGAMI EIJI
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2005-03-15
Granted: 2014-05-06
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an orally administered pharmaceutical composition capable of completely masking the flavor, odor and the like of a drug contained in a drug-containing layer, and to achieve this object, the outer edge of a first water-swellable gel-forming layer 12a and the outer edge of a second water-swellable gel-forming layer 12' are bonded together so as to enclose a drug-containing layer 11 inside an orally administered pharmaceutical composition 1a in the orally administered pharmaceutical composition 1a comprising the first water-swellable gel-forming layer 12a and the second water-swellable gel-forming layer 12' in the outermost layer.
Patent CA-2562298-C (CA)
Inventor: LADHA SHAB
IPC: G02B21/36
Filed: 2005-04-22
Granted: 2012-02-07
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which allow the rapid collection of image data in situations where ancillary equipment must be controlled and co-ordinated as part of an image formation process, such as confocal microscopy for example. The apparatus includes control means for co-ordinating the operation of the apparatus, and operable to receive a first trigger signal indicating the completion of an operation from one component and transmit a second trigger signal to start an operation by another component in response to the first trigger signal. Such a configuration is operate to reduce delays encountered in operation of the apparatus.
Patent CA-2562537-C (CA)
Inventor: SLOCUM TRACY LEE
IPC: B65D85/671
Filed: 2006-10-04
Granted: 2014-05-27
Abstract: A plastic bag roll, dispensing container and service rack combination allows easy docking and positioning of a dispensing carton into a service rack mountable for varied configurations. The dispensing container is specifically crafted to house a roll of plastic bags. A bag is drawn from the center of the role, pulled along the feed pathway and threaded through the dispensing apertures. The electrostatic binding of the individual bags is balanced against the drag generated along the feed pathway and dispensing apertures to insure smooth and accurate disbursement of a single, hygienically safe plastic bag.
Patent CA-2563406-C (CA)
Inventor: DAUSCH DAVID E
IPC: H01H57/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Granted: 2013-09-17
Abstract: An electrostatic actuator having a base including a first electrode and a flexible membrane including at least two material layers of different materials in contact with each other. At least one of the material layers includes a second electrode electrically isolated from the first electrode. The flexible membrane includes a fixed end connected to the base and a free end opposite the fixed end and spaced apart from the base. The second electrode has at least first and second portions separated by a third portion and in combination defining a first and second step provided in a vicinity of the fixed end.
Patent CA-2565222-C (CA)
Title: Mobile structure
Inventor: GOMEZ-ESPANA COLLIGNON CARLO
IPC: B60P3/32
Filed: 2004-12-09
Granted: 2010-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile structure which is intended for various different uses and purposes and which is of the type that comprises a flat floor chassis with wheels, towing means such that it can be towed by a vehicle and floor support means. The invention is characterised in that the structure comprises: an upper structural shell consisting of two outer frames and at least one intermediate frame, which are connected at the top by lateral and central longitudinal joists, and crossbars forming a plurality of upper cavities which are covered either by laminar sections or skylight elements;  and a plurality of independent panels forming the walls of the structure, which are disposed around the structural shell and which can take the form of solid panels or panels comprising a window, a door or an air-conditioning system. The panels are disposed peripherally around the structural shell such that adjacent panels are joined as well as being connected at the bottom to peripheral assembly means belonging to the floor of the chassis and fixed in place using coupling means. The panels are made from frames comprising a pair of hollow lateral posts which are equipped with a plurality of longitudinal grooves on the inner face thereof (racks) and which are connected by a plurality of crossbars and external, internal and lateral cover sheets. The aforementioned racks are designed to receive hooks, supports, brackets or similar furnishings and interior fittings.
Patent CA-2570554-C (CA)
Title: Supercapacitor cover with integrated center terminal
Inventor: CAUMONT OLIVIER
IPC: H01M50/682
Filed: 2005-06-09
Granted: 2013-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric energy storage component comprising a coil winding and at least one connector (100, 200) including a plate (100) which is in contact with a plurality of said coils, wherein the plate of the connector has a surface which is provided with a terminal (200) wherein the shape thereof is essentially that of a revolution, wherein the plate (100) also forms a series of bosses (120, 125) extending in a raised manner along a surface of the plate opposite to the that containing the terminal (200). The invention is characterized in that the terminal (200) has at least one inner recess (210) and in that at least one boss (100) penetrates into said recess (210).
Patent CA-2570745-C (CA)
Title: Technique for transferring data over a packet switched network
Inventor: ERVIN JIM P
IPC: H04L45/50
Filed: 2005-06-09
Granted: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A technique transfers data over a packet-switched network (PSN), comprising a plurality of intermediate nodes, in a manner that does not require that the intermediate nodes support a network layer infrastructure. A network controller coupled to the intermediate nodes acquires topology information associated with the PSN~s topology. This information may include pseudo-wire definitions, ingress and egress interface information, ingress and egress labels, and so on. The network controller generates a transport database from the topology information and distributes the transport database to the intermediate nodes. An intermediate node acquires the transport database information and configures a packet-processing engine (PPE), contained within the intermediate node, to process packets acquired by the intermediate node.
Patent CA-2578417-C (CA)
Inventor: HALE ROBERT
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2007-02-08
Granted: 2014-09-09
Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine, the liquid dispensing apparatus, includes a dispensing chamber, a liquid delivery and venting arrangement in communication with an interior of the dispensing chamber for delivery of liquid thereto and for venting air therefrom, an air pump assembly in communication with the interior of the heating and dispensing chamber for pumping air into the dispensing chamber, a liquid discharge conduit in communication with the interior of the heating and dispensing chamber for discharging liquid therefrom, an end of the discharge conduit located at a predetermined level of the dispensing chamber, and a liquid pump connected to the liquid discharge conduit for pumping liquid out of the heating and dispensing chamber. During liquid dispensing, the liquid delivery and venting arrangement is closed.
Patent CA-2578880-C (CA)
Title: Pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof
Inventor: KIM JAE-GYU
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 2005-09-03
Granted: 2013-01-29
Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the preparation thereof, and compositions comprising the same. Included is provided a compound of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof :   (see formula I) The pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention have excellent proton pump inhibition effects and possess the ability to attain a reversible proton pump inhibitory effect.
Patent CA-2579259-C (CA)
Title: Key agreement and transport protocol with implicit signatures
Inventor: QU MINGHUA
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 1996-04-16
Granted: 2010-02-02
Abstract: A key establishment protocol between a pair of correspondents includes the generation by each correspondent of respective signatures. The signatures are derived from information that is private to the correspondent and information that is public. After exchange of signatures, the integrity of exchange messages can be verified by extracting the public information contained in the signature and comparing it with information used to generate the signature. A common session key may then be generated from the public and private information of respective ones of the correspondents.
Patent CA-2580537-C (CA)
Title: Compositions et leurs utilisations pour deficiences d'enzymes lysosomales
Inventor: GINNS EDWARD I
IPC: C12N15/87
Filed: 2005-09-19
Granted: 2015-04-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition qui renferme une paroi de cellule de levure extraite, à bêta-glucane, une molécule piégeuse de charge utile et une molécule de charge utile, ces deux molécules étant solubles dans le même système de solvant, sachant que la molécule de charge utile supplée la fonction de l'enzyme lysosomale déficiente. L'invention concerne enfin des procédés d'élaboration et d'utilisation de la composition.
Patent CA-2582301-C (CA)
Title: Methode et appareil d'echantillonnage sanguin
Inventor: MATHIAS JEAN-MARIE
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2005-09-27
Granted: 2016-03-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne des méthodes et un appareil de recueillement d'échantillons sanguins dans des tubes de prélèvement sous vide. Ces échantillons, y compris l'échantillon sanguin initial, sont pratiquement exempts d'un excès d'air.
Patent CA-2584927-C (CA)
Inventor: ROLL MARK A
IPC: B01D27/08
Filed: 2007-04-13
Granted: 2011-02-08
Abstract: Composante d'un élément de filtration remplaçable pour un logement de filtre pourvu d'un tuyau vertical avec une partie de la surface axiale définissant les douilles à clé. La composante d'un élément remplaçable de filtration comportant un premier segment, un second segment se projetant du premier segment, un segment intermédiaire définissant un épaulement support de charge reliant le premier segment au second segment, et une paroi intérieure. La paroi intérieure est divisée en deux zones. La première et la seconde zone sont délimitées par une portion d'épaulement se profilant radialement vers l'axe central. La partie de l'épaulement est définie par la surface d'épaulement. La surface d'épaulement définit l'actionneur du tuyau vertical.
Patent CA-2585363-C (CA)
Inventor: LAI JIN-WANG
IPC: A61K31/4045
Filed: 2005-10-13
Granted: 2014-08-26
Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) composition comprising microparticles of one or more taste-masked active pharmaceutical ingredients, rapidly-dispersing microgranules, and other optional, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients wherein the ODT disintegrates rapidly with saliva in the buccal cavity forming a smooth, easy-to-swallow suspension. Furthermore, the microparticles (crystals, granules, beads or pellets containing one or more actives) with a taste-masking membrane applied by a modified solvent coacervation process comprising a water-insoluble polymer and at least one gastrosoluble inorganic or organic pore-former, exhibit a pleasant taste when placed in the oral cavity and provide rapid, substantially-complete release of the dose on entry into the stomach.
Patent CA-2591433-C (CA)
Inventor: SPROUSE KENNETH M
IPC: B65G65/42
Filed: 2007-06-11
Granted: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A pump for transporting particulate material includes an inlet, an outlet, a passageway, a first and second load beam, a first and second scraper seal, and a first and second drive assembly. The inlet introduces the particulate material into the passageway and the outlet expels the particulate material from the passageway. The passageway is defined by a first belt assembly and a second belt assembly that are opposed to each other. The first and second load beams are positioned within the first belt assembly and the second belt assembly, respectively. The first scraper seal and a second scraper seal are positioned proximate the passageway and the outlet. The first drive assembly is positioned within an interior section of the first belt assembly and drives the first belt assembly and the second drive assembly is positioned within an interior section of the second belt assembly and drives the second belt assembly.
Patent CA-2595350-C (CA)
Title: Apparatus for continually skimming off a top layer of a body of liquid
Inventor: VAN SCHIE LOUIS
IPC: C02F1/40
Filed: 2005-02-17
Granted: 2010-09-14
Abstract: An apparatus for continually skimming off a top layer of a body of liquid, comprising: a self-adjusting container for collecting a top layer, the container being adapted to seek an effective balanced position dependent on the liquid level for collecting the top layer, and a discharge conduit for discharging the top layer collected by the container, wherein the container is tiltably coupled to a discharge conduit. A feeding inlet is provided through which the top layer is collected. A bearing made of friction reducing material is provided between the container wall and discharge conduit, with a clearance to minimize frictional contact and to allow leakage flow from the body of liquid into the container.
Patent CA-2607869-C (CA)
Title: Resuscitation device
Inventor: MOLLENAUER KENNETH H
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 1998-08-24
Granted: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A resuscitation device (1) for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt (3) which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt (3) is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly (7) which repeatedly tightens the belt and relaxes the belt to provide repeated and rapid chest compression. An assembly includes various resuscitation devices including chest compression devices (2), defibrillation devices (39), and sensors (36) which initiate communications with emergency medical personnel automatically upon use of the device.
Patent CA-2614960-C (CA)
Inventor: HAGEMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Granted: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A writing instrument has a main body having front and rear ends and a writing tip at the front end, and a cap detachably attachable to a front portion of the main body to cover the writing tip and detachably attachable to a rear portion of the main body. A first opening is provided in the rear portion of the main body, and a second opening is provided in the cap. The first and second openings are alignable with one another when the cap is detachably attached to the rear portion of the main body to enable a tether to be threaded through the aligned openings for tethering the writing instrument to an object.